湖南省张家界市第一中学2020学年高二英语12月月考试题

湖南省张家界市第一中学2020学年高二英语12月月考试题本试题卷分听力、阅读理解、语言知识运用、写作四个部分，共8页。时量120分钟，满分150分。第一部分 听力技能（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标准试题卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试题卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 （共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the woman going to do?A. Wash her hair.B. Brush her teeth.C. Have a bath.2. Which sport will the woman learn?A. Swimming.B. Windsurfing.C. Water-skiing.3. What will the woman eat probably?A. The vegetables.B. The meat.C. The rice.4. Where are the speakers probably?A. At the train station.B. At the airport.C. In a taxi.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. An action film. B. An adventure story.C. A class assignment.第二节 （共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。请听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Wife and husband.B. Employer and employee.C. Teacher and student.7. How does the woman probably feel?A. Angry.B. Nervous.C. Relaxed.请听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What do we know about the Sombrero?A. Its a big place. B. Its a new restaurant. C. Its open two days a week.9. Where will the man have dinner tonight?A. Diegos Tacos.B. The Cactus.C. Marias Garden.请听下面一段对话，回答第10至12三个小题。10. Why are the speakers going to Windsor?A. To visit a friend.B. To have a holiday.C. To see a match.11. What will the speakers do in half an hour?A. Play football. B. Watch a film.C. Meet a babysitter.12. When can the man probably get Mikes camera?A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.请听下面一段对话，回答第13至16四个小题。13. What is Brains problem?A. He gets low grades. B. He has poor attention. C. He has 10% attendance.14. What does Lydia need to improve?A. Spelling. B. Grammar.C. Listening.15. Which class is Jemima in?A. 4c.B. 5d.C. 5e.16. What does the woman think of John?A. Bookish.B. Strange.C. Hard-working.请听下面一段对话，回答第17至20四个小题。17. When will the coach leave?A. At 6:00. B. At 7:00. C.At 7:30.18. What did Andrew McVitie do?A. He wrote the play.B. He acted in the play.C. He was the school secretary.19. How much should the listeners give the speaker by Tuesday?A. 15.75.B. 19.25. C. 21.50.20. Why does the speaker arrange for an extra stop?A. To allow the driver to rest. B. To allow some students to get off.C. To allow everyone to have a meal.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节 （共10小题，每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AAfter two years of careful consideration, Robert McCrum has reached a conclusion on his selection of the 100 greatest novels written in English. Take a look at a few in his list:The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan (1678)A story of a man in search of truth told with the simple clarity and beauty of Bunyans prose makes this an English classic.Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1719)By the end of the 19th century, no book in English literary history had enjoyed more editions and translations. This world-famous novel is a complex literature that one cannot resist.Gullivers Travel by Jonathan Swift (1726)A great work thats been repeatedly printed, Jonathan Swifts Gullivers Travels comes third in our list of the best novels written in English.Clarissa by Samuel Richardson (1748)Clarissa is a tragic heroine, pressured by her dishonorable family to marry a wealthy man she dislikes, in the book that Samuel Johnson described as “the first book in the world that shows the knowledge about the human heart”.Tom Jones by Henry Fielding (1749)Tom Jones is a classic English novel that gets the spirit of its age and whose characters are well-know since they have come to represent the society at that time.Emma by Jane Austen (1816)Jane Austens Emma is her most outstanding work, mixing the best parts of her early books with a deep sense of feelings.The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe (1838)Edgar Allan Poes only novela classic adventure story with supernatural elementshas fascinated and influenced generations of writers.21. Which English book has got the most translations before the 20th century?A. Robinson Crusoe. B. Gullivers Travels.C. Tom Jones.D.Emma.22. What does Samuel Johnson think we can learn from the book Clarissa?A. A love story.B. Quarrels in a family.C. The human heart.D.The spirit of the time.23. What makes the characters in Tom Jones famous?A. Their classic lifestyles. B.Their different nationalities.B. Their typical spirits of the age.D.Their representation of the society.BIf you followed the 2020 Olympic Games, you may have noticed that several athletes, including U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps had circular bruises on their bodies. These bruises were the result of “cupping therapy”(拔火罐), a traditional Chinese medicinal practice that has been for more than 2,000 years.Many athletes say that they have benefited from the therapy. Phelps used the therapy in the fall of 2020 and has used it about twice a week since, reported ABC news. Another U.S. swimmer, Dana Vollmer, also believes that “it really helps with blood flow”.However, some have said that the supposed health effects result from peoples feeling that the treatment works, rather than any physical effect of the treatment.To figure out cupping therapy has any physical effects, last year researchers from Germany carried out a test in which a false treatment was provided.In the study, the same type of cups was used in the real treatment and the false treatment. But in the false treatment, the cups had a hole at the top so that they couldnt create the proper suction(吸力).The tested patients, who suffered from a disorder that cause a lot of pain, were told that they would receive either a traditional cupping or “soft cupping”. But they were not informed that the so-called “soft-cupping” was a false treatment.It turned out that most patients correctly guessed which kind of cupping they had received. In both groups, patients experienced about the same reductions in pain. “The results suggest the effects of cupping therapy might come from factors that are not necessarily part of the treatment itself.” the researchers told the Live Science website.The question of whether cupping therapy works still needs to be answered. But because the treatment is relatively safe and it could be helpful for some people. “The therapy can be used as a part of a comprehensive treatment program involving other exercises, nutritional choices and lifestyle changing,” Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the U.S. Mayo Clinic Complementary and Program, told Live Science.24. Why is Michael Phelps mentioned in the passage?A. To give athletes a new way to swim faster.B. To provide athletes a new way of treatment.C. To introduce the topic on cupping therapy.D. To show swimmers suffer from disorders.25. The purpose of the test by researchers from Germany was to_ .A. promote the health effects of cupping therapyB. see whether cupping therapy has a physical effectC. compare traditional cupping with the soft suppingD. compare cupping therapys effects on different groups of people.26. What can be learned about the test?A. Different people need different types of cupping therapy.B. The real treatment and false treatment almost have the same effect.C. The results show that cupping therapy is not part of the treatment.D. Cupping therapy is only effective when used with lifestyle changing.27. According to Dr. Brent Bauer, cupping therapy_ .A. is a fast and easy treatment for people to carry outB. is a newly invented way to cure some diseasesC. needs a long period of time to take effectD. can be used together with other treatmentsCThe times are changing. On Thursday October 13th, singer-songwriter Boy Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making the first time the highly-eyed-on literary award has gone to someone who is mainly seen as a musician, and giving rise to heated discussions.The 75-year-old won the prize “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”, the Swedish Academy said.“For 54 years he has been at it, reinventing himself,” said Sara Danius, the academys permanent secretary. “Bob Dylan writes poetry for the ear. But its perfectly fine to read his works ad poetry.”And while many Dylans fans have found great delight at the news, others online and in the literary community are cross with the Committee, saying the award has skipped over fiction writers for the second year.New York Times Book Review editor Pamela Paul said it was good news but pointed out how many “deserving” novelists there are.Director Martin Scorsese put out a statement saying he was “overjoyed” that Dylan was awarded the prize.“Dylans poetry, his musical genius, has meant so much to me personally and to generations of people around the world,” Scorsese said. “His work has influenced and shaped culture, and he has never stopped exploring and growing as an artist. The Nobel Committee has given Dylan a form of recognition that fits his role in our culturein world culture”.Dylan won a Pulitzer Prize in 2020 for his “great influence on popular music and American culture”. Hes the first American to win the literary Nobel since Toni Morrison in 1993.28. Why does Bob Dylans winning the Nobel Prize cause heated discussions?A. He created poetic expressions.B. He is known as a musician.B. He reinvents himself.D. He is 75 years old.29. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined part in Paragraph 4?A. are thankful to B. are satisfied with C.are angry withD.are worried about30. What is the passage mainly about?A. A brief introduction to Bob Dylan.B. The reason for Bob Dylans success.C. Bob Dylans influence on American culture.D. Different views on Bob Dylans winning the Nobel Prize.第二节 （共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Choosing the Right Path to Be a “Better” PersonLife is a constant exercise in self-improvement. In the rush to achieve, the idea of being “better” can become lost sometimes. You may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easier way. 31Explore your talents.Everybody has some outstanding skills or interests. So its often necessary to be patient and try many things before you find one that suits you.32 For example, people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club, but someone who enjoys quiet activities might be. Determining who you enjoy being around may help you know what youll enjoy.33No matter how much money you make, you will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing something you hate. Its important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy.If youre particular unhappy at your job, consider why. 34 If you feel your job isnt meaningful, or isnt in line with your values, consider finding another job.Experience something new.Research has shown that when were in our comfort zone, we arent as productive as we are when we step just beyond it. 35 Because of that, we may react slowly to our own positive experiences. Its important to have new experiences and interactions with others, even when those are a little scary. Doing so can help you achieve more.A. Do what you love.B. Here are some tips for you.C. Register in a class youre interested in.D. Human adapt very quickly to positive events.E. Its possible that some changes may change your feeling.F. Similar types of people may be attracted to the same activities.G. Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。The other day I was offered two tickets to a special preview of the latest movie for free. I wasnt interested, 36 I knew my two boys would be.That evening, we were a bit 37 for time. So instead of having dinner at home, we had fast food near the movie theater Oscar. There went the 38 of eight movie tickets.Then I met up with a friend and we sat around 39 for a while, and another movie ticket went into a cup of coffee. After that, we figured we might as well 40 around until the movie ended to pick up the boys. To help 41 time, I bought snacks. However, the 42 went for an hour longer than expected. To watch the free movie, we always have to 43 an hour of ads.Oh, did I 44 parking and fighting my way through the 45 to get to the right theater? I could have sent the 46 to a movie theater in walking distance and had enough 47 left over to watch ten more movies!Next time Im offered something free, Ill 48 refuse it.I should have known better. 49 in 2020, I built my own business. One of my marketing strategies is that I often offer free gifts. I said “probably” because “free” is just the most irresistible 50 in your marketing language. And it always 51 .If you dont believe me, next time when you do a promotion, 52 this test: one with and one without the free 53 . You will be amazed by how many people will 54 hundreds of dollars to get something for 55 .36. A. forB. orC. soD. but37. A. respectfulB. preparedC. rushedD.thankful38. A. timeB. priceC.chanceD.length39. A.singingB.judgingC.bargainingD.chatting40. A.wanderB.turnC.lookD.gather41. A. saveB.wasteC.recordD.kill42. A. meetingB.movieC.walkD.coffee43. A.break downB.sit throughC.cut downD.look through44. A.forgetB.continueC.mentionD.stop45. A.raceB.parkC.gateD.traffic46. A.employeesB.customersC.boysD.friends47. A.foodB.patienceC.roomD.money48. A.probablyB.angrilyC.definitelyD.repeatedly49. A. EndingB.WritingC.ReportingD. Starting50. A. wordB.reasonC.letterD.desire51. A. failsB.cheatsC.worksD.loses52. A. tryB.studyC.faceD.attend53. A.helpB.giftC.adviceD.market54. A.gainB.bankC.receiveD.pay55. A.somethingB.everythingC.nothingD.anything第二节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The question was once asked of a 56 (success) businessman,“How have you done so much in your lifetime?”He replied, “I have dreamed. I have turned my mind loose 57 (imagine) what I wanted to do. Then I went to bed and 58 (think) about my dreams. In the night I dreamed about my dreams. And when I awoke in the morning, I saw the way to make my dreams real. ”While other people were saying,“You cant do that, and it is 59 （possible）.”I was well on my way 60 (achieve) what I wanted. As Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of 61 U.S. said, “We grow great by dreams.”All big men are dreamers. Some of us let these dreams die, 62 others protect them and take care 63 them through bad days until they bring them to the sunshine and light which always comes to those who 64 (sincere) hope that their dreams will come true. So please, dont let anyone steal your dreams, or try to tell you they are too unrealistic. “Sing your 65 (song), and dream your dreams, hope your hope and pray your prayer.”第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是Lynn。你的朋友李华来信告诉你他即将上大学，可是他的妈妈担心他还不会独立生活，他不知如何消除妈妈的顾虑。请给李华回一封信，内容包括：1. 多与母亲沟通；2. 证明自己已经长大。注意：1.词数80左右；3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_第二节 概要写作（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now, scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, scientists think that some shyness isgenetic.Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. The scientists said that these children were often bullied(欺负)by their older brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in diffe